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Logging and time zones
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Whammo



Joined: 02 Apr 2008
Posts: 140

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:18 pm    Post subject: Logging and time zones  

When you do your logs, do you always do it from the same time zone? Seems like a good idea to put EST (or whatever) on the log just to be sure.

OTOH if stopped by DOT and tight on hours perhaps you could abuse the changing time zones for your advantage to get more hours?
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dle



Joined: 03 Jan 2005
Posts: 732
Location: Texas

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:43 pm    Post subject:  

You log the time zone that you are based out of - is the simple answer.

Sorry, can't cant change the time zone.
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Jimbpard



Joined: 09 Aug 2005
Posts: 553
Location: Irwin. PA

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:05 am    Post subject:  

You use the time zone that your terminal is in. Do not adjust the time based on what time zone you are currently in. That wouldnt make much sense. Think about it.
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Uturn2001



Joined: 10 Jan 2005
Posts: 4652
Location: East Central IL between the corn and the beans

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:29 am    Post subject:  

When you have your logs checked by the "DOT" they look at number of hours spent on each line and to make sure you have filled in all information required and are logged up to your last change of duty. They could care less what time zone you are logging in or what time this, that, or the other happened.
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BigDiesel



Joined: 01 Apr 2007
Posts: 1074
Location: Space... The Final Frontier

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:20 pm    Post subject:  

Don't the OTR companies or the " get your CDL in a hour " schools show noobs how to log properly ???? :roll:
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Whammo



Joined: 02 Apr 2008
Posts: 140

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:27 pm    Post subject:  

BigDiesel wrote: Don't the OTR companies or the " get your CDL in a hour " schools show noobs how to log properly ???? :roll:

I'm sure you can find a suitable school to learn these things. Try going to a PTDI certified school.
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BigDiesel



Joined: 01 Apr 2007
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Location: Space... The Final Frontier

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:01 pm    Post subject:  

:lol: :lol: :lol:

You are the one who is clueless about H.O.S.....
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Whammo



Joined: 02 Apr 2008
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:12 pm    Post subject:  

BigDiesel wrote: :lol: :lol: :lol:

You are the one who is clueless about H.O.S.....

You are asking about going to a school and I suggested you try a PTDI certified school. Seems to me you are confused.

This is the "New Truck drivers Get Help" forum. Since you clearly weren't providing help, I assumed you were a noob looking for help.
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Sealord



Joined: 20 Jun 2005
Posts: 1724
Location: Florida

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:47 pm    Post subject: Logs (Time Zones)  

You work for a company, do your logs the way their safety bubbas tell ya', including time zone used. Their the ones who get fined along with you if the logs are incorrect. "School" doesn't count after you've left. BOL
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Jumbo



Joined: 27 Aug 2006
Posts: 845
Location: Northern Wisconsin

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:31 pm    Post subject:  

I bought one of those small digital clocks from walmart ($3.00) and put it on the dash and set it to the home terminal time. That way I know what time I can put in me comic book.
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Whammo



Joined: 02 Apr 2008
Posts: 140

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Logs (Time Zones)  

Sealord wrote: You work for a company, do your logs the way their safety bubbas tell ya', including time zone used. Their the ones who get fined along with you if the logs are incorrect. "School" doesn't count after you've left. BOL

I work for a company? That's new to me... :roll:
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BigDiesel



Joined: 01 Apr 2007
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Location: Space... The Final Frontier

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:08 am    Post subject: Re: Logs (Time Zones)  

Whammo wrote: Sealord wrote: You work for a company, do your logs the way their safety bubbas tell ya', including time zone used. Their the ones who get fined along with you if the logs are incorrect. "School" doesn't count after you've left. BOL

I work for a company? That's new to me... :roll:

Your BBR attitude proves that you are clueless....
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Jumbo



Joined: 27 Aug 2006
Posts: 845
Location: Northern Wisconsin

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:23 am    Post subject:  

My logbook says right on it "Use you home terminal time zone"
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CrazyTulip



Joined: 08 Sep 2007
Posts: 184
Location: Central Florida

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:07 am    Post subject:  

When you don't work for a company, just use the address you use on your tax papers. If that's in EST, then use EST but you cannot switch EVER. Hope that helps ya.
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Whammo



Joined: 02 Apr 2008
Posts: 140

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Logs (Time Zones)  

BigDiesel wrote: Whammo wrote: Sealord wrote: You work for a company, do your logs the way their safety bubbas tell ya', including time zone used. Their the ones who get fined along with you if the logs are incorrect. "School" doesn't count after you've left. BOL

I work for a company? That's new to me... :roll:

Your BBR attitude proves that you are clueless....

Clueless people in the new drivers section and you are shocked? You aren't the sharpest knife in the drawer are you?

If I looked like you I'd be bitter too. ;)
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